Jacob Riis's concern for the poor kept him so busy writing and speaking around the country that he ruined his health.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

The small sign next to the work says the artist's name is Jacob Lawrence.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

And that's one of the things Jacob was noted for. His level of expression is so profound that even with a few strokes, he can pick up the action and show it to you".

VOA: special.2009.09.02

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma Wednesday opened the World Economic Forum on Africa telling delegates that they were meeting in difficult times.

VOA: standard.2009.06.10

African notables included Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and South African President Jacob Zuma.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

"It's a profound disappointment to see no sign of leadership coming from President Jacob Zuma,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

Nevertheless,the victory means ANC head Jacob Zuma is on track to be chosen South Africa's next president when the new parliament convenes in two weeks (May 6).

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

JACOB. ; Well, that's the legend of our tribe.

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"So I don't think there's a way to prepare for that; but you could definitely say I felt a little bit of pressure trying to bring Jacob's character and Jacob and Bella's relationship alive for the fans, because this movie definitely develops their relationship and it sets up the love triangle, so it's a very important story."

VOA: standard.2009.11.23